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R144 GGN

1998 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,170 mi
Last recorded120,170 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 GGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 120,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 116,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipe clamps corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 114,655 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel filter corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 112,385 miles

Drivers footwell corroding

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,482 miles

Steering rack has slight seepage

Offside Front Lower Floor pan corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,277 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 100,924 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2016 100,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,231 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,224 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 97,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 97,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 95,850 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 95,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,961 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 94,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 93,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads approx 1/2 worn

front seat belts slightly twisted

slight flexing at bulkhead steering rack mounting areas

Pass 8 Aug 2007 87,373 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 87,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 84,578 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 84,578 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 84,529 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S TRACKROD END COVER SPLIT

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,622 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 82,622 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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R144 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R144 GGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R144 GGN registered?

R144 GGN is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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